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Second bomb threat reported at Illinois hotel housing Texas Democrats

KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AUG 08 – More than 50 Texas Democrats fled to Illinois to block a redistricting plan, with 400 people evacuated after two bomb threats at their hotel, authorities said.

  • On Friday morning, authorities evacuated 70 guests, including Texas Democrats, from the Q-Center Hotel in St. Charles, Illinois, after police responded to a second possible bomb threat and secured the premises.
  • The Texas Democrats had left their state earlier this week to block a Republican-led redistricting vote, prompting heightened tensions and threats from Texas officials including calls for arrests.
  • Authorities, including the St. Charles Police Department and bomb squads, thoroughly searched the hotel twice this week and found no explosive devices while increasing patrols around the area.
  • Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul stated, "In Illinois, the rule of law matters," emphasizing Texas law enforcement cannot arrest lawmakers without legal basis in Illinois.
  • Despite ongoing threats and civil arrest warrants issued by Texas, the Democrats remain determined to stay out of Texas at least until the special session ends on August 19, reflecting deep partisan conflict.
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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Friday, August 8, 2025.
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